Matrix Audio element X2 Pure Music Streamer

The Matrix Audio element X2 Pure is a statement component, a network audio transport conceived with a singular vision: to deliver the purest possible digital signal. Stripping away all non-essential functions, the X2 Pure focuses on the art of sourcing, clocking, and outputting a flawless digital audio stream for your external D/A converter. It leverages the powerful MA Player OS and a high-performance quad-core processor to act as the ultimate bridge between your digital music libraries and your DAC. Featuring a host of pristine digital outputs, an advanced Crystek femtosecond clock, and an uncompromising dual-isolated linear power supply, the element X2 Pure is the definitive source for the audiophile who seeks an uncolored, incredibly detailed, and deeply engaging digital front end.

Key Features:

• Dedicated High-Purity Digital Transport: A pure streamer with no internal DAC or analog circuits, ensuring the digital signal path remains pristine and free from interference.
• Digital Outputs: Offers a complete suite of reference-grade digital outputs, including USB, IIS-LVDS, Optical, and Coaxial, for universal DAC compatibility.
• Crystek CCHD-950 Femtosecond Clock: An ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clock provides an exceptionally stable and accurate timing reference for all digital outputs.
• Dual Isolated Linear Power Supplies: Separate, electrically isolated linear power supplies for the ARM processor and the audio circuits prevent digital noise from corrupting the signal.
• Roon Ready & Hi-Res Streaming: Fully Roon Ready and supports AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, and Spotify Connect for seamless network audio playback.
• 3.46” Touchscreen & MA Remote App: A beautiful high-resolution touchscreen and the intuitive MA Remote App provide a rich and effortless user experience.

The Essence of a Pure Source

By removing the internal D/A converter and all analog circuitry, the element X2 Pure is able to dedicate its entire architecture to the perfection of the digital signal. This purist philosophy is evident in every aspect of its design. The digital audio processing circuits are fed by a dedicated linear power supply that is completely isolated from the supply for the ARM processing core. This critical design choice eliminates the primary source of internal noise in a streamer, resulting in a silent electrical background and allowing your external DAC to perform at its absolute peak, revealing subtle details and nuances in the music you may have never heard before.

A Clock of Unwavering Stability

A perfect digital stream requires perfect timing. The element X2 Pure is built around an ultra-low phase noise Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock. This master clock provides an incredibly stable and precise timing reference for the entire digital output stage. By minimizing jitter to vanishingly low levels, the X2 Pure delivers a digital signal that is clean, stable, and coherent. This allows your DAC’s own clocking system to lock on with greater accuracy, leading to a more focused soundstage, sharper imaging, and a more natural and effortless musical flow.

The Complete Digital Hub

The element X2 Pure is the ultimate command center for your digital music. The powerful MA Player OS, controlled by the MA Remote App, seamlessly integrates your local files on USB drives or a NAS with high-resolution streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz. It provides a rich, unified browsing experience that makes finding and playing your favorite music a joy. As a Roon Ready endpoint, it also integrates flawlessly into the Roon ecosystem. With its comprehensive suite of digital outputs, including the high-performance IIS-LVDS port, it can connect to and elevate the performance of any high-quality D/A converter.

The Listening Room Difference

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